Mechanical Engineer 2

HII

Engineer developing mechanical products and systems for HII's Newport News Shipbuilding, supporting ship construction and design compliance. Collaborating with various departments to resolve technical issues.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeGoose Creek • South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy.
Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.
Support of shipboard structural modifications, fabrication of equipment foundations, and shipboard corrosion evaluation / mitigation.
Review and execute mechanical procedures, and certification documentation.
Support ship construction and outfitting by evaluating non-conformances, developing repair recommendations, and verifying implementation.
Conduct shipchecks to confirm as-built conditions and ensure design compliance with engineering standards.
Interface with NAVSEA, Electric Boat, and internal departments to coordinate design and testing activities and resolve technical issues.
Provide on-site engineering support to resolve field issues related to alignment, fit-up, welding, and dimensional control.
Prepare and present technical reports, analyses, and recommendations to management and external customers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant exempt experience
Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
Experience with NDT standards as well as welding standards.
Experience or coursework in one or more of the following: Mechanical components and fabrication, Valves and pumps, Assembly, and final outfitting, Seals and hydraulic actuators
Understanding of mechanical engineering and design principles and how they apply to shipbuilding
Knowledge of submarine/carriers machinery and how it interfaces with structural, electrical and hydraulic systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven technical writing ability.
Experience working in multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
DOD Security Clearance is preferred, but not required to start.
Strong technical writing and customer relations skills
Six Sigma and/or Lean training/certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
on-site health centers
tele-medicine
wellness resources
employee assistance programs
savings plan options (401K)
financial education and planning tools
life insurance
tuition reimbursement
employee discounts
early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical engineeringelectromechanical systemsNDT standardswelding standardsmechanical componentsfabricationhydraulic actuatorsdesign compliancedimensional controltechnical writing

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationcustomer relationsteam collaborationproblem-solvinganalytical skillspresentation skillsinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsattention to detail

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in engineeringABET accreditationDOD Security ClearanceSix Sigma certificationLean training